ARCH 1901: Gaming Space

Architecture sits at the intersection of economic, social, and environmental injustices, often using speculative mediums to explore and communicate these realities. From sketches to animations, architectural practices engage with evolving tools to reach broader audiences beyond architects. Historically, speculative projects by groups like Superstudio and Archigram critiqued societal issues through utopian visions, effectively holding a mirror up to society so it could look at itself. This course introduces video games as a new medium for architectural thinking, offering an immersive platform for imagining alternative futures. Using Unreal Engine, students will create interactive worlds that allow others to explore these speculative scenarios through a first-person experience.